NOTE: Required for graduation unless otherwise stated in your High School and Beyond Plan.
The course is designed to teach non-native speakers to understand, speak, read and write basic, practical Spanish.  Students are given the foundation for further study and are exposed to the Spanish culture.

NOTE: Required for graduation unless otherwise stated in your High School and Beyond Plan.
Open to students who have completed Spanish I or are native Spanish speakers. Students increase understanding of vocabulary and grammar.  More emphasis is placed on advanced reading materials and advanced conversations.

Students who have had two years of Spanish and native Spanish speaking students will read Spanish authors, study the characteristics of the authors, and study the elements of writing as presented in their works.  They will collaborate on projects incorporating literary criticism and demonstrate an understanding of the works/authors selected in a written and oral presentation.  Individual reading response essays will also be required.

This is the third level of Spanish for native Spanish speakers. The main goal of this course is the analytical and interpretative study of the Spanish literature. This course also emphasizes the study of Hispanic history. Particular emphasis is given to the significant philosophical, political, social, and cultural movements that molded or influenced the literature of Hispanic authors. Students at this level write advanced paragraphs, five paragraph essays, and outlines. Students are also required to give formal speeches, oral presentations, and participate in debates.

NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the AP exam in May at a cost of approximately $95. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Possible credit can be earned with exam passage.
An AP Spanish language course is comparable to an advanced level college language course. Emphasizing the use of Spanish for active communication, it encompasses listening/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and composition. Objectives are to understand Spanish spoken by native speakers at a natural pace, develop an active vocabulary, and express themselves by describing, narrating, inquiring, and developing arguments in Spanish. In this course, emphasis is placed on using authentic materials and integration of language skills.